https://pcpartpicker.com/list/DPMv4g

Here you go. I will admit prices have gotten much better since last I built a PC.

The above build is somewhat worse than the steam machine and it’s close to 1200 bucks.

And this isn’t my microcenter and doesn’t involve taxes and assembly.

I’d say that I’d be pushing closer to two grand not three.

And pc parts picker isn’t the end all be all for pricing. It’s a relatively close estimate.

Still easier for most people to simply buy a steam machine and plug it in.

My point still stands it’s fine for what it is and what it’s supposed to be.

Which is pretty much what people are saying about it anyway so if you want to complain about price feel free to do so but you’d be wrong.